Wild Monkey Captured After Injuring Two Residents in Shakargarh

NAROWAL: A wild monkey has injured two residents, a youth and a woman, after entering their home in Mardwal village, Shakargarh tehsil. The incident occurred when the monkey unexpectedly attacked the occupants, leaving them in need of medical assistance.

Narowal Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hurmat Ali reported that the emergency services were alerted to the situation and promptly dispatched a team to the scene. The rescuers provided first aid to the injured individuals, identified as Tayyaba Bibi, 35, and Arsalan, 23, before transporting them to a local public hospital for further treatment.

This incident underscores the potential dangers posed by wild animals encroaching on human habitats, raising concerns among local residents about safety measures. District Emergency Officer Eng Aurangzeb has advised the public against attempting to capture wild or stray animals independently, emphasizing the importance of contacting professional services like Rescue 1122 for assistance.

Following a two-hour effort, the Rescue 1122 team successfully captured the monkey and transferred it to the Tehsil Headquarters Station in Shakargarh. The animal was subsequently handed over to the wildlife department for proper management and care.